You are Breaking My Heart

Abigail is nearly three.  When she is told no or that she is not allowed to do something, especially if it is something she knows she can do, she tears up and with lips pulled up in a pout she trembles.  Then through clenched teeth she spews, "You are breaking my heart."  After hearing this several times over the last few days it occurred to me that we may not be the best keepers of the love given to us.  When we stiffle those around us, when with a little  encouragement they can do amazing things we are breaking not only their hearts but their spirit. If we can take a moment to see the importance of the needs of others we can stop the breaking of hearts and perhaps mend a few.